How do you get over the fear of betting on new trends? What makes a great leader? And how do you keep your chin up when your ideas are ridiculed? On this episode Tom and Camille go straight to the source and answer these questions with guest Mooly Eden - Board Member, Speaker, Former Intel Executive, and all-around fantastic innovator and leader.
Mooly has experienced first-hand what it’s like to have a world-changing idea laughed at, and is a prime example of why you should stick to your guns even if you feel discouraged at first.
He’s a wealth of knowledge and an incredibly entertaining guest, so you’re not going to want to miss it!
They cover:
Why employees need to be proactive and persuasive about their concerns, especially relating to cybersecurity, rather than silently stewing and placing blame on others
How all innovation requires a certain level of risk
Why you shouldn’t get too discouraged if your innovative idea isn’t received well at first, using Mooly’s involvement with Centrino and the development of Wi-Fi and pervasive connectivity as a prime example
How to improve your leadership skills by looking inward
Why it’s better not to sugarcoat things, even if that may seem counterintuitive to some
How it’s impossible to predict the future, but possessing a strong ability to learn and adapt puts you in an excellent position to thrive
... and more. Tune in now!
The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests and author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Intel Corporation.
Here are some key takeaways:
There are essentially two types of people when it comes to thinking about cybersecurity - those who take it very seriously because they recognize we are very vulnerable, and those who take a more lax approach because they believe nothing will happen to them.
Blaming high-level management for problems or shortcomings is not the way; you can’t internalize these things. You need to be diligent and persuasive and explain the issues so that people will understand what jeopardizes the company.
Every innovation requires a certain level of risk, it’s just about finding a balance.
When you do present an innovative idea, people may likely ridicule you for it, but that doesn’t mean you are wrong or that you should be discouraged.
There’s no set formula for being a great leader because everyone has different strengths; if you want to be a great leader, you must understand your leadership style and capitalize on it.
Intellectual honesty is always the best policy, even if it’s not what people want to hear.
The future is impossible to predict, so a focus on being able to learn and adapt is critical, especially for school children who are likely to enter a job market full of positions that haven't even been invented yet.